Senior Master Demand Planner

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Administer the Sales & Operations Planning Process to ensure the right product is available at the right time in the right quantities to achieve Inventory Management Objectives and reduce obsolescence.

 

Responsible for the development and execution of the master demand plan.  Support Sales and Marketing by gathering demand inputs and generating forecasts for review.  Link Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain by communication of forecasts, projected inventory levels and demand plan.  Input demand planning data into company’s ERP system.  Provide management with key reports and performance to metrics.  Communicate status of back orders and projected relief date, monitor demand of products vs plan and recommend ship dates for demands in excess of plans.  Participate in Supply Chain monthly Sales &Operations Planning Meeting.  Active participant in the execution of delivery of finished good products and launch of new products.  Carries out special projects as required by Management requiring data reporting or process improvement.



 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

· Participate and facilitate, as needed,  monthly S&OP meetings

· Prepare proposed demand forecast for review and approval by Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and 

Operations.  Actively communicate inputs, analysis and outputs at monthly S&OP meetings

· Load planning system with agreed upon master demand plan data.

· Provide leadership for coordination of resources for new product introductions or major product line changes

· Resolve material or capacity issues that may impact master demand plan

· Report projected impact of plan on inventory levels

· Develop and implement processes and systems improvements for Supply Chain organization using analytical

   approach, supported with appropriate data analysis

· Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Planning process, ensuring development of demandplans and levels

   of inventory to support Company’s revenue objectives

· Report projected impact of demand plans on inventory levels

· Review and release backorders, including communication with key stakeholders regarding anticipated delivery of

 those products

· Perform inventory allocations

· Partner with Operations to assign delivery dates for orders that are in excess of approved plan

· Drive resolution on material and capacity issues that may impact demand plans

· Track and report performance metrics on a weekly/monthly basis

· Accountable for managing product supply through customer delivery and developing strategies for demand

planning to achieve business objectives

· Develop, analyze and evaluate data from key functional areas, supporting decision making processes

· Develop recommendations regarding safety stock based upon balance of cost, customer satisfaction and

   management objectives

· Report accuracy of forecast versus actual shipments and production output versus commitment

· Other duties as required

 

  EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s degree required, with major in engineering, business, marketing, supply chain, operations or materials management preferred.

· MS or MBA a plus



EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Requires broad knowledge of forecasting, product distribution, inventory control, manufacturing processes and master scheduling.

· Minimum five years demand planning, forecasting and sales planning experience in areas such as Material Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, or Production Scheduling

· Minimum of three years master planning experience in a fast paced, manufacturing environment.

· Must have a clear understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing planning and control systems.

· Experience with forecasting and inventory planning, report writing, business intelligence and ERP software packages.

· Proficiency in PC and Microsoft Office applications

· Prior pharmaceutical or medical device or other regulated industry experience preferred.

· Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, presentation and time management skills.

· Ability to react to situations with a sense of urgency.

· Organized, detail oriented and methodical

· History of leadership roles in assimilation, coordination and development of plans to achieve total customer satisfaction.

· Demonstrated project management and consulting skills with the ability to influence, work effectively and implement solutions in a team environment.